MLB *MONEYMAKER*
(MLB) Houston vs. Seattle,
Money Line: 123.00 Houston (Away)
Result: Loss
Play: Houston Astros
Rating: 8/10*

The Seattle Mariners have won just one of their first seven games, and Houston took three of four from Seattle to start the season. I think the Mariners are in for another tough game when they host the Astros Monday night.

Left-hander James Paxton will take the ball for the Mariners. He held the Astros scoreless through six innings on Monday, but the Mariners still lost the game 5-3. Charlie Morton was pitching opposite Paxton in that game as well and allowed only two runs through six innings of work.

I think Houston will give Paxton a harder time tonight. Note that he's 1-2 with a 5.82 ERA in three career starts against the Astros, and Houston is 7-2 in its last nine road games vs. a left-handed starter. Great price on the superior Astros.